Danny Maggard, LPC
Focused, practical counseling for life changes
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- Goal oriented
- Trauma informed
- Addiction support
About Danny
He draws on his background in emergency services and correctional work to guide people through high-stress situations. That experience shapes how he talks about trauma, addiction, grief, and life changes, including midlife concerns. He aims to create straightforward, goal-focused sessions rather than abstract discussion.
Therapy may include short-term strategies and structured skill practice. He often uses techniques that help retrain thinking patterns and manage strong emotions. Clients can expect to discuss concrete problems, try exercises, and practice new behaviors between meetings.
Danny’s history includes work in correctional treatment and many years in firefighting, emergency management, and law enforcement. That practical background informs his focus on crisis response, coping with traumatic events, and substance use issues.
People who seek him out often want help with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, or life transitions. He also addresses topics like self-esteem, career concerns, grief, and impulse control. The aim is to help clients move from feeling stuck to taking clear steps toward their goals.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Danny often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also uses Solution Focused Therapy which concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is part of his toolkit and can be used to address traumatic memories and strong emotional reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist discusses options with each person and decides together what to try first based on goals, past experience, and day-to-day needs. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn’t working for the client.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Some session types require less time or fewer materials, which can help people check in during a lunch break or manage shorter workdays. Licensed professionals can adapt the therapeutic techniques above to remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, homework, and step-by-step goal work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes such as midlife transitions.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
He describes therapy as a partnership where clients set goals and do practical work. Sessions focus on clear strategies, skill practice, and short-term homework so people can see progress between meetings.
What background does he bring to his work?
He has more than 20 years in emergency services as a firefighter, emergency management, and law enforcement, plus experience providing individual and group work in correctional treatment settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist matching; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.